Lipscomb University
PrivateNashville, TN
Located in Nashville, TN, Lipscomb University is a private small school with roughly 2,997 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 68% of applicants. Among reported majors, Mechanical Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $93,990/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lipscomb University's acceptance rate?
Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Lipscomb University?
Admitted students at Lipscomb University typically score between 1160–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Lipscomb University?
Admitted students at Lipscomb University typically score between 23–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Lipscomb University cost?
Lipscomb University's total cost of attendance is reported at $55,117 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb University's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Lipscomb University require students to live on campus?
No -- Lipscomb University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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